CVE-2018-9266: High severity Wireshark Wireshark vulnerability
Published Apr 4, 2018
·Updated
In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.5 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.13, epan/dissectors/packet-isup.c has a memory leak.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark>=2.2.0<=2.2.13
Wireshark Wireshark>=2.4.0<=2.4.5
Remediation
Event History
Apr 4, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-9266?
CVE-2018-9266 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the memory leak it introduces.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-9266?
To fix CVE-2018-9266, upgrade Wireshark to version 2.4.6 or higher.
3
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2018-9266?
CVE-2018-9266 affects Wireshark versions from 2.2.0 to 2.2.13 and from 2.4.0 to 2.4.5.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2018-9266 on Wireshark users?
The impact of CVE-2018-9266 is primarily a memory leak that can lead to increased memory usage over time.
5
Is CVE-2018-9266 a critical vulnerability?
No, CVE-2018-9266 is not considered critical, but users should still patch to avoid potential resource issues.